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Honey is one smart hen. She knows were she needs to be. Love the photos and the first snow pictures. Your cat is a brave one. Can't believe she just walked right out there with you. How sweet that you carried her. Lovely post.

I love your farm stories. And I am so proud of George for braving that deep snow. Cats really don't like to be wet or cold. He is a very special kitty. And yes, I could tell that he appreciated the lift you gave him. Honey is funny. And cute.

I have family north of Seattle and have been seeing pics of their snow. Looks the same as yours. We had a high of 67 yesterday, where-as last year this time we were iced in several days. Don't blame them animals for staying in.

I know how they feel, kinda wanted to have breakfast in bed myself this morning. Roxy's look at those sweaters is like "Get those away from me I'm staying in bed" and George in that second photo looks to be saying "Could you shuffle your feet a bit more"! Stay warm and somewhat dry!

Honey proves yet again what a smart girl she is. I've been watching your forecast, waiting for these pictures. Looks like George is expecting you to shovel him a little path. What a fine companion he has become.

Okay, if you carried George, then who took the picture? Ah, ha! Critter farm has a ghost! I, myself, think it is atrocious behavior that the goat boys set foot outside the barn. Very un-goatlike. Honey, on the other hand, I will make an honorary goat. Very smart chicken, if you ask me. Believe me when I say no one here is stepping out in this stuff - well, except the Mighty Quinn who sees it as a nose snow shovel opportunity. Stay warm!

I don't know how old George is, but he has never had it so good. Until he met you, Critter Farm Mom, he had to fend for himself and certainly never was carried in loving arms up to his food source. His face tells it all: triumphantly content! George has a way of showing his appreciation. Too bad Wolfi insists on chasing him.

And Honey - I don't believe she knows she is a chicken. Did you have something to do with that?

Kai LLama is happy in her surroundings no matter what the weather. But the goat boys and donkey fellows are really wimpy in my opinion. They need jobs!

I love the last photo! Everything looks so beautiful and I can almost hear the quiet.

We're getting loads of the stuff too. Our dogs have both been pleading with us not to go outside in the minus 20 degree (Celcius) weather, too. Once they're out there though, they start to play and romp in the snow and have a great time.

If that isn't a look of adoration on George's face, I don't know what is. He's a sweet boy, that fella. Give him a big squeeze from me.

I had no idea you had snow, I guess I've not paid attention to the news lately. Those guests at Critter Farm really have it made with you as their mom. Love the sweet face on George as he hitches a ride down to the barn ... and Honey truly is a crack-up! What a smart, albeit stubborn, chicken.

so many things to say and not enough brain power to do it; but briefly: how'd you get that pic of Roxy with "snow" and no footprints... pretty clever girl you are! and what a faithful companion George has turned out to be; it is heartwarming; and Honey? well, we all knew she was a smart girl

Smart animals! They get to stay out of the weather and have you come look after them. :)I see by FB status that you've lost power. That snow looks very heavy and wet. I hope it melts away quickly and normal power is restored soon. Stay warm!!

Isn't it funny how we have our favorite blogger critters? Here it is Ellsworth(Morning Bray), Lucy (7MSN)and your George. Honey seems to have more personality than your average chicken-but then she isn't average!

For Anonymous: You asked why Honey lives by herself and, fear not, it is not because of health problems.You can read about Honey's history (and why she has chosen to live on my kitchen porch) here:http://critterfarmgirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/history-of-honey.html- and here - http://critterfarmgirl.blogspot.com/2011/05/chicken-that-made-choice.html

Too cute, too cute, just too cute. LOOOVE it!! I get a kick of of Roxy's expression when you asked her which sweater she wants to wear. Ha! She was definitely saying..."uh-uh, I'm not going out there!"

Oh Danni, that's just gorgeous! I had no idea you got that much snow. We haven't had any here. I'm with Kai, I love the snow and miss it so much. Thanks for all these beautiful pictures. I love how valiantly George tried to follow you. So sweet.

Hi, looks like we got part of that same system. Brrr. I love that you actually were able to catch Honey venturing out...and then back in.My goat girls respond exactly the same as your boys; they have been most vocal over the last week about their discontent with the weather. :)

Hi Teri... Thanks for your comment! If you look above, about 6 comments earlier, I posted two links that tell Honey's story and why she sleeps in a dog crate on my laundry room porch. :-). (spoiler alert: it's 100% her choice!).

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